Side Dish

Sichuan-style potato stir fry

Inspired by a dish we enjoyed at a restaurant in Osaka (yes, in Osaka!), this Sichuan stir fried potatoes has a bit of heat, plenty of crunch and a ton of flavors. A great side dish!

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Shiitake and broccoli in soy garlic sauce

Parboiled shiitake and broccoli florets are tossed in soy garlic sauce thickened with potato starch. The addition of mirin makes this side dish subtly sweet.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 3 people

Shiitake and asparagus stir fry

Salty and sweet with plenty of umami, this side dish cooks in eight minutes or less.

Cook time: 8

Servings: 2 people

The ultimate Filipino fried rice (sinangag)

Fried rice (sinangag) with fried shallots and garlic, and sliced scallions

Make fried shallots and garlic, then use the flavorful and aromatic oil to cook your rice in. Serve your sinangag topped with the crispy shallots and garlic, and add sliced scallions for color and even more flavor.

Cook time: 30

Servings: 4 people

Arugula, tomato and salted duck egg salad with ginger vinaigrette

Arugula, tomato and salted duck egg salad with ginger vingaigrette

This East meets West easy-to-prep summer salad requires no cooking. Balsamic vinegar and olive oil are combined with ginger for a light dressing with a subtle heat.

Cook time: 0

Servings: 3 people